James BaumgartnerNPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94With a B.A. in political science and history from the University of Vermont and a wealth of knowledge of local politics, it was a given that Scott MacKay would become a weekly commentator for RIPR on Ocean State politics. He also sits on the RIPR Political Roundtable. As a former political reporter for The Providence Journal, MacKay has spent more than thirty years documenting the ins and outs of politics in Rhode Island and New England. MacKay is married to Dr. Staci Fisher, an infectious diseases specialist at Rhode Island Hospital.NPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94Scott MacKay's CommentaryFri, 09 Dec 2016 17:21:03 +0000Scott MacKay's Commentaryhttp://ripr.org
Scott MacKayThe campaigns are over, but the debates about voting rage on. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s time for Rhode Island to consider some election changes.Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Should Adopt Early Voting And Be Thankful For No Meaningful Voter Fraudhttp://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-ri-should-adopt-early-voting-and-be-thankful-no-meaningful-voter-fraud
75860 as http://ripr.orgFri, 02 Dec 2016 22:37:47 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Should Adopt Early Voting And Be Thankful For No Meaningful Voter FraudScott MacKayA divisive election and Rhode Island’s legacy of organized crime have gotten lots of media attention lately. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay reflects on an anniversary that he worries has become an afterthought.Scott MacKay Commentary: Of Religion And The Forgotten Anniversary Of JFK's Murderhttp://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-religion-and-forgotten-anniversary-jfks-murder
75641 as http://ripr.orgSun, 27 Nov 2016 16:28:56 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: Of Religion And The Forgotten Anniversary Of JFK's MurderScott MacKayAn earthquake election left Republicans in control of Congress and the White House. How will Democrats respond? RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay posed the question to Sen. Jack Reed, the senior Rhode Island member of Congress .Scott MacKay Commentary: Sen. Reed Takes Wait-And-See Approach To Trump Presidencyhttp://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-sen-reed-takes-wait-and-see-approach-trump-presidency
75351 as http://ripr.orgFri, 18 Nov 2016 22:19:02 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: Sen. Reed Takes Wait-And-See Approach To Trump PresidencyScott MacKayEvery American election brings an assessment of how well the media covered things. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says there should be some vigorous scrutiny of the 2016 election cycle.Scott MacKay Commentary: How Big Media Blew A Big Electionhttp://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-how-big-media-blew-big-election
75054 as http://ripr.orgFri, 11 Nov 2016 21:26:26 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: How Big Media Blew A Big ElectionScott MacKayThe days are dwindling in the most caustic presidential campaign in modern history. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders if we can learn some lessons.Scott MacKay Commentary: What RI Democrats And Republicans Can Learn From A Caustic Campaignhttp://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-what-ri-democrats-and-republicans-can-learn-caustic-campaign
74168 as http://ripr.orgFri, 21 Oct 2016 21:55:43 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: What RI Democrats And Republicans Can Learn From A Caustic CampaignScott MacKayPoliticians love to say that elections matter. Except when some of them don’t like the results. RIPR Political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why two veteran Democratic lawmakers won’t accept their primary defeats.Scott MacKay Commentary: The Arrogance Of DeSimone And Malik Write-In Campaignshttp://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-arrogance-desimone-and-malik-write-campaigns
73882 as http://ripr.orgFri, 14 Oct 2016 20:25:48 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: The Arrogance Of DeSimone And Malik Write-In CampaignsScott MacKayIn an election season with few contested Rhode Island races, there is one General Assembly campaign getting lots of attention. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay on why all eyes are on a House campaign in the western corner of Cranston.Scott MacKay Commentary: Mattiello Vs. Frias, The One RI House Race All Are Watchinghttp://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-mattiello-vs-frias-one-ri-house-race-all-are-watching
73625 as http://ripr.orgFri, 07 Oct 2016 23:06:31 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: Mattiello Vs. Frias, The One RI House Race All Are WatchingScott MacKayEver wonder why presidential candidates should release their tax returns? RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay offers some views from a distinctly Rhode Island perspective.Scott MacKay Commentary: The Rhode Islander Behind The Presidential Release Of Tax Returnshttp://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-rhode-islander-behind-presidential-release-tax-returns
73325 as http://ripr.orgFri, 30 Sep 2016 20:29:46 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: The Rhode Islander Behind The Presidential Release Of Tax ReturnsScott MacKayThe first televised debate in the presidential election is Monday evening. There will be just two candidates on stage, Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump.Scott MacKay Commentary: The Role Of Third Parties In The Presidential Contesthttp://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-role-third-parties-presidential-contest
73089 as http://ripr.orgFri, 23 Sep 2016 22:32:18 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: The Role Of Third Parties In The Presidential ContestScott MacKayEconomic inequity has become a touchstone of our times. This week, NPR and the University of Rhode Island both kickoff dialogues on income inequality. Last week brought a glimmer of good economic news to a state and nation that have grown all too used to doom and doldrums.Scott MacKay Commentary: Finally Some Hopeful News On Income Inequalityhttp://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-finally-some-hopeful-news-income-inequality
72839 as http://ripr.orgFri, 16 Sep 2016 20:19:05 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: Finally Some Hopeful News On Income InequalityScott MacKayIf you watch too much television news or listen to too many politicians, you may have the impression that crime is on the rise. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay on why perceptions have not caught up with the drop in crime.Scott MacKay Commentary: Violent Crime Plunges, Locally and Nationallyhttp://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-violent-crime-plunges-locally-and-nationally
72529 as http://ripr.orgFri, 09 Sep 2016 20:50:45 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: Violent Crime Plunges, Locally and NationallyScott MacKayLabor Day marks the end of summer. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay reminds us that this holiday that honors workers once meant much more in Rhode Island.Scott MacKay Commentary: Labor Day's True Meaninghttp://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-labor-days-true-meaning
72263 as http://ripr.orgFri, 02 Sep 2016 20:43:26 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: Labor Day's True MeaningScott MacKayScott MacKay Commentary: Will Pols Who Gave Us 38 Studios Pledge No More Moral Obligation Bonds?http://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-will-pols-who-gave-us-38-studios-pledge-no-more-moral-obligation-bonds
71972 as http://ripr.orgFri, 26 Aug 2016 22:03:08 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: Will Pols Who Gave Us 38 Studios Pledge No More Moral Obligation Bonds?Scott MacKayThe Boston Red Sox are in the thick of the hunt for a major league playoff spot. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay outlines the different challenges facing the team’s top minor league affiliate, the Pawtucket Red Sox.Scott MacKay Commentary: Fans Flock Back To McCoy, But What Does The Future Hold?http://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-fans-flock-back-mccoy-what-does-future-hold
71674 as http://ripr.orgFri, 19 Aug 2016 20:22:41 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: Fans Flock Back To McCoy, But What Does The Future Hold?Scott MacKayScott MacKay Commentary: The Legacy Of Bill Malinowski, Who Died Too Younghttp://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-legacy-bill-malinowski-who-died-too-young
71386 as http://ripr.orgFri, 12 Aug 2016 21:43:39 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: The Legacy Of Bill Malinowski, Who Died Too YoungScott MacKayWhile many Ocean State voters are more focused on August vacations than politics, candidates for the legislature are knocking on doors, appearing at coffee hours and pleading for votes at taverns and ethnic clubs.Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Elections Likely To Move General Assembly Lefthttp://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-ri-elections-likely-move-general-assembly-left
70773 as http://ripr.orgFri, 29 Jul 2016 21:02:13 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Elections Likely To Move General Assembly LeftScott MacKayThe Republican National Convention that nominated Donald Trump is history. The Democratic convention that is poised to tap Hillary Clinton begins today.Scott MacKay Commentary: On The Two Conventions, Clinton Vs. Trumphttp://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-two-conventions-clinton-vs-trump
70413 as http://ripr.orgMon, 25 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: On The Two Conventions, Clinton Vs. TrumpScott MacKayThe plan to improve the Port of Providence and a proposal to build a new power plan in Burrillville have stirred vigorous debates in recent weeks. Gov. Gina Raimondo has scheduled a sit-down with plant opponents. Rhode Island. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders if these plans will reprise the 20 th Century battles between environmentalists and business and labor interests.Scott MacKay Commentary: What Environmental Price For ProvPort, Burrillville Energy Plant Jobs?http://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-what-environmental-price-provport-burrillville-energy-plant-jobs
70004 as http://ripr.orgThu, 14 Jul 2016 20:04:22 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: What Environmental Price For ProvPort, Burrillville Energy Plant Jobs?Scott MacKayIf you’re wealthy, you may see the British exit from Europe’s economy as an opportunity.Scott MacKay Commentary: How UK Brexit Could Resonate In Rhode Islandhttp://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-how-uk-brexit-could-resonate-rhode-island
69478 as http://ripr.orgFri, 01 Jul 2016 19:42:15 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: How UK Brexit Could Resonate In Rhode IslandScott MacKayBernie Sanders campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination is winding down. Rhode Island Public Radio political analyst Scott MacKay ponders what’s next for the Vermont senator and the movement he and his followers built.Scott MacKay Commentary: Bernie Sanders Presidential Campaign Winds Downhttp://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-bernie-sanders-presidential-campaign-winds-down
68902 as http://ripr.orgMon, 20 Jun 2016 16:04:16 +0000Scott MacKay Commentary: Bernie Sanders Presidential Campaign Winds Down